A new testing apparatus is proposed to measure the thermal properties of fabrics made from polymeric materials. The calibration of the apparatus and the data acquisition procedure are considered in detail in order to measure ...

This study presents a holistic approach applied to assess the exploitation of renewable energy sources for design interventions in the early design phases in a consolidated urban environment. Concerning the cooling season, ...

According to uncertainty calculations, the values recorded by means of commercial monitoring systems are expected to be less accurate than those recorded by a system optimized for the measurement of electrical parameters-the ...

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global mean temperature rise this century to well below 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. This target has wide-ranging implications for Europe and its cities, which are the source of ...

Vapour barriers and retarders are often needed to improve the hygro-thermal performance of the building envelope. Their use is particularly important in prefabricated timber façades, especially when critical boundary ...

In the following chapter an overview is given on hybrid heating and cooling systems. In this chapter the meaning of hybrid systems is explained and how the limitations of single renewable energy technologies can be overcome ...

At: EU PVSEC 2016 ; Munich ; 20.6.2016 - 24.6.2016 ; In PV projects it is important to establish a common practice for professional risk assessment, which serves to reduce the risks associated with related investments. The ...

Successful implementation of smart energy city projects in Europe is crucial for a sustainable transition of urban energy systems and the improvement of quality of life for citizens. We aim to develop a systematic ...

The increasing global energy demand, the foreseen reduction of available fossil fuels and the increasing evidence off global warming during the last decades have generated a high interest in renewable energy sources. ...